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Blue night scarab

Sericesthis sp.

Description:

About 16mm long. Distinct blue tints on the shells depending upon the angle of lighting. Underparts very reddish.

Habitat:

Attracted to night lights at the local school.

Notes:

Genus suggested by Simon Grove

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Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Dec 1, 2014
Submitted on Dec 2, 2014

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